Meta Ends Fact-Checking in US, Prioritizing Free Speech
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on January 7th that the company will end independent fact-checking on its US platforms, citing political bias and prioritizing "free expression." This decision is accompanied by policy changes and a move of content moderation teams to Texas.
Meta Ends Fact-Checking in US, Prioritizing Free Speech
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on January 7th that the company will end independent fact-checking on its US platforms, citing political bias and prioritizing "free expression." This decision is accompanied by policy changes and a move of content moderation teams to Texas.
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56% Bias Score
Meta Ends Fact-Checking, Sparking Global Misinformation Concerns
Meta has abandoned fact-checking programs on its US platforms, prompting concerns from global experts about increased misinformation and hate speech; the decision comes amid pressure from the incoming Trump administration, and Australia is standing firm on its social media regulations.
Meta Ends Fact-Checking, Sparking Global Misinformation Concerns
Meta has abandoned fact-checking programs on its US platforms, prompting concerns from global experts about increased misinformation and hate speech; the decision comes amid pressure from the incoming Trump administration, and Australia is standing firm on its social media regulations.
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44% Bias Score
Musk's X Faces EU Scrutiny for Alleged Foreign Interference
EU leaders accuse Elon Musk of foreign interference due to his ownership of X, support for far-right groups, and potential role in the US administration; the EU is investigating X for violating the Digital Services Act, with potential fines up to €190 million.
Musk's X Faces EU Scrutiny for Alleged Foreign Interference
EU leaders accuse Elon Musk of foreign interference due to his ownership of X, support for far-right groups, and potential role in the US administration; the EU is investigating X for violating the Digital Services Act, with potential fines up to €190 million.
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56% Bias Score
Meta Replaces Fact-Checkers with Community System, Citing Free Speech
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will replace its US fact-checkers with a community-based system similar to X, citing a desire to prioritize free speech after the recent US election win of Donald Trump, a vocal critic of Facebook. This change will also involve simplifying content ...
Meta Replaces Fact-Checkers with Community System, Citing Free Speech
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will replace its US fact-checkers with a community-based system similar to X, citing a desire to prioritize free speech after the recent US election win of Donald Trump, a vocal critic of Facebook. This change will also involve simplifying content ...
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52% Bias Score
Meta Replaces Fact-Checkers with Community System, Drawing Criticism
Meta has replaced independent fact-checkers on Facebook and Instagram with a community-based system for flagging misinformation, a move praised by Donald Trump but criticized by online safety advocates and experts who fear increased spread of misinformation and hate speech. The change, mirroring X's...
Meta Replaces Fact-Checkers with Community System, Drawing Criticism
Meta has replaced independent fact-checkers on Facebook and Instagram with a community-based system for flagging misinformation, a move praised by Donald Trump but criticized by online safety advocates and experts who fear increased spread of misinformation and hate speech. The change, mirroring X's...
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48% Bias Score
Meta Rolls Back Content Moderation, Ending Fact-Checking Partnerships
Meta announced it will significantly reduce content moderation and end partnerships with 10 third-party fact-checking organizations, citing accusations of political bias and censorship; the decision has drawn mixed reactions, with some expressing concerns about increased misinformation.
Meta Rolls Back Content Moderation, Ending Fact-Checking Partnerships
Meta announced it will significantly reduce content moderation and end partnerships with 10 third-party fact-checking organizations, citing accusations of political bias and censorship; the decision has drawn mixed reactions, with some expressing concerns about increased misinformation.
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60% Bias Score
Meta Ends Fact-Checking, Eases Content Restrictions
Meta Platforms is ending its independent fact-checking program and easing content restrictions, replacing it with a community notes system starting in the U.S. over the next few months; this follows the recent U.S. elections and aligns with the incoming Trump administration's policies, potentially i...
Meta Ends Fact-Checking, Eases Content Restrictions
Meta Platforms is ending its independent fact-checking program and easing content restrictions, replacing it with a community notes system starting in the U.S. over the next few months; this follows the recent U.S. elections and aligns with the incoming Trump administration's policies, potentially i...
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52% Bias Score
Meta Eliminates Fact-Checking, Relaxes Hate Speech Policies
Meta announced sweeping changes to its content moderation policies, eliminating its US fact-checking network and relaxing restrictions on hateful conduct, allowing previously prohibited content such as misgendering and allegations of mental illness based on sexual orientation; these changes, effecti...
Meta Eliminates Fact-Checking, Relaxes Hate Speech Policies
Meta announced sweeping changes to its content moderation policies, eliminating its US fact-checking network and relaxing restrictions on hateful conduct, allowing previously prohibited content such as misgendering and allegations of mental illness based on sexual orientation; these changes, effecti...
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64% Bias Score
Musk's Controversial Political Interventions Spark Global Backlash
Elon Musk has engaged in a series of controversial statements targeting numerous world leaders and political parties, including accusations against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, endorsements of far-right parties in Germany, and criticism of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, sparking widespre...
Musk's Controversial Political Interventions Spark Global Backlash
Elon Musk has engaged in a series of controversial statements targeting numerous world leaders and political parties, including accusations against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, endorsements of far-right parties in Germany, and criticism of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, sparking widespre...
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56% Bias Score
Meta Shifts to AI and Community Moderation, Sparking Concerns
Meta plans to replace human fact-checkers with a community-based model and AI for content moderation, following controversies over AI-generated accounts and AI-powered profile modifications, raising concerns about misinformation and online safety.
Meta Shifts to AI and Community Moderation, Sparking Concerns
Meta plans to replace human fact-checkers with a community-based model and AI for content moderation, following controversies over AI-generated accounts and AI-powered profile modifications, raising concerns about misinformation and online safety.
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48% Bias Score
Meta's AI Chatbots: Policy Violations and Moderation Concerns
Meta's AI chatbot feature, launched last year, has been plagued by user-generated content violating its policies, despite pre-release reviews, prompting the removal of some accounts and highlighting concerns about reduced moderation efforts.
Meta's AI Chatbots: Policy Violations and Moderation Concerns
Meta's AI chatbot feature, launched last year, has been plagued by user-generated content violating its policies, despite pre-release reviews, prompting the removal of some accounts and highlighting concerns about reduced moderation efforts.
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52% Bias Score
Meta Eliminates US Fact-Checkers Amidst Disinformation Concerns
Meta scraps US-based fact-checkers, citing bias concerns, prompting a UK-based fact-checking organization, Full Fact, to highlight their rigorous process in combating disinformation on Facebook and X, amidst challenges posed by AI-generated content and the resurgence of old misinformation.
Meta Eliminates US Fact-Checkers Amidst Disinformation Concerns
Meta scraps US-based fact-checkers, citing bias concerns, prompting a UK-based fact-checking organization, Full Fact, to highlight their rigorous process in combating disinformation on Facebook and X, amidst challenges posed by AI-generated content and the resurgence of old misinformation.
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36% Bias Score